In the center of this humorous birthday illustration, an eccentric TARDIS-shaped birthday cake dominates the scene, perched atop a classic picnic table reminiscent of a Norman Rockwell painting. The cake's frosting is a vibrant TARDIS blue with intricate, Aubrey Beardsley-inspired swirls, and the iconic windows are sugar-glazed. Around it, party guests dressed as whimsical versions of various Doctor Who characters — think Maurice Sendak's playful creatures — mingle in joyful celebration. The Doctor himself, portrayed as a charmingly bumbling Edward Gorey-style character with a long, colorful scarf trailing behind, is using a spatula like a sonic screwdriver to slice the cake.

Floating above the table are helium balloons shaped like Daleks, their exteriors reflecting the metallic sheen characteristic of a Maxfield Parrish sky. They're tied to the table legs with Beatrix Potter-like ribbons. In the background, rolling hills painted in the lush detail of an Arthur Rackham landscape stretch towards a swirling galaxy inspired by Gustave Doré, suggesting the vastness of space and time. High above in the sky, wispy clouds subtly form the name "Mike," as if the universe itself is wishing him a happy 40th birthday.

Scattered around the grass are small gifts wrapped in Quentin Blake-style wrapping paper, and a collection of vintage watches, a nod to the theme of time. In the corner, a little bunny, straight out of a Beatrix Potter illustration, peeks over a bush, eyeing the celebration with curiosity. This imaginative scene blends elements from various artistic inspirations while humorously celebrating Mike's 40th, ensuring it will bring a smile to any Doctor Who fan's face.

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